Legal News & Notes

What Does Wrongful Death Lawsuit Naming Hornet’s Player Brandon Miller Mean for Him? 

NBA basketball player Brandon Miller should be having the year of his life. Miller is playing for the Charlotte Hornets after being the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. In July, he signed a contract worth $49 million. But now, Miller…
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After Teen Girl’s Death, New Florida Bill Aims to Catch Hit-and-Run Criminals

Lawmakers and the family of a 13-year-old girl who was killed by a hit-and-run in 2022 are trying to find some justice and peace by passing a new Florida law. What led up to the creation of the law, and how does it plan to find and punish…

Why Did Ron DeSantis Send Florida State Troopers to Texas? 

Florida Highway Troopers are on patrol — in Texas. Why did Florida Governor Ron DeSantis send Florida officials to Texas, and how does this tie into his approach to immigration? Declaring a State of Emergency In 2023, Ron DeSantis started…

Google Maps Told a Man to Drive Off Collapsed Bridge. Now, His Family Is Suing

A man was following the directions of the Google Maps mobile application when his car toppled off a collapsed bridge. The man didn’t survive the fall, and now, his family is suing the parties who they say should have prevented the accident…
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What Led to “Take Care of Maya” Trial Against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital?

The story depicted in the Netflix documentary, “Take Care of Maya” is now playing out live in a Florida courtroom. What led to the documentary and now, a $220 million dollar lawsuit over the care — or lack of care — for a ten-year-old…

What New Criminal Charges Does Escaped Murder Danelo Cavalcante Face?

For 14 days, the country — and particularly those living in southeastern Pennsylvania — waited to see if and when police would capture escaped murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante. The community was relieved when police finally apprehended…
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Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges After Failing to Restrain Child in Car Seat 

A tragic accident is ending with criminal charges. Find out why a mother who failed to properly restrain her child in a car seat is now facing manslaughter charges months after a tragic crash. A Terrible Accident On the night of March 5, 2023,…

Breaking Down the Lizzo Lawsuit: Why Are Three Dancers Suing The Singer and Her Dance Captain?  

Singer and entertainer Lizzo is frequently covered in new stories discussing body shaming and female empowerment. But in the last few months, Lizzo has been on the opposite side of the conversation. Instead of being highlighted as a public…

Michael Oher & The Difference Between Adoption and Legal Conservatorship

Many people are familiar with the story of NFL football player Michael Oher. His life was depicted in the 2009 blockbuster movie The Blind Side. But what audiences saw may not be as true to Oher’s life as initially thought. Why did Oher…